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EJ09 KNY

2009 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Focus71,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 KNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked - white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust under body of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 126,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 119,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,075 miles

Front exhaust deteriated.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 109,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust deteriated.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,866 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EJ09 KNY is a 2009 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 71,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ09 KNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ09 KNY is a 2009 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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